You may have a general idea of what a music manager is and what he or she can do for your music act. But, before you sign a contract, there’s a chance that you may not need a music manager. You may find that working with a music agent is a better fit. But, what’s …
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In this modern world, you don’t necessarily need a music manager. This is especially true for those of you that are just starting your career. Thanks to social media and music streaming sites, a lot of the work that a music manager would normally handle can be handled by yourself. So, with that wonderful concept …
As you begin to make a name for yourself in your local music scene, you may start thinking that it’s time to work with a manager. But, what’s the difference between music managers, booking agents, PR managers, and road managers? There are so many different names and roles for people that work behind the scenes. …
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So, you think you’re ready to work with a music manager. But, do you know how to find a music manager? This is almost a trick question. Instead of finding a manager, you should attract a manager. Through hard work and growth, you’ll begin to gain attention. This will attract prospective music managers that want …
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When you sign a music management contract, one of the most important details is the percentage that your music manager gets. This is taken from your gross income, not your net income. This means they take a percentage before any deductions or expenses are taken out of your earnings. If you’re not careful, you could …
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You should never rush into signing a contract. It is a legally binding document. If you’re not careful, you may end up signing away more than you bargained for. This is especially true when hiring a music manager. Remember, a music manager works for you – not the other way around. For this reason, you …
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Choosing the right music manager is a major decision. If you’ve checked out any of our other posts, then you know that you don’t necessarily find a manager – they find you. So, once you start having potential managers contacting you, it’s important to hold off on signing a contract until you’re sure that they’re …
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Having an experienced music manager can really help propel your band or solo act to the next level. So, how do you find a music manager? First, you need to realize that you shouldn’t actively seek out a manager. When you’re ready to work a manager, they should start coming to you. Though, there are …
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You don’t always need a music manager, but they can be beneficial to your career – as long as you find a good match for you or your band. You shouldn’t shrug off the importance of working with someone that knows the industry and has developed valuable contacts. Here are 8 of the top benefits …
So, you think you’re ready to find a music manager. But, do you really need one yet? A lot of musicians begin their career thinking that they need a manager in order to make a name for themselves. The truth is, you won’t even get a decent manager until you’ve already established yourself to a …
You should not be in a rush to hire a music manager. While an experienced manager can help you succeed, you are unlikely to find the right match until you have already done everything in your power to promote your own music. Here are a few reasons why you should wait to hire a music …
It’s not always easy to make it in the music business. For every musician that shines, there’s surely a couple that ends up fading away. In order to become one of the ones that shine, some musicians assume they need a music manager as soon as possible. You don’t necessarily need a manager to become …
A music manager can really help you with music promotion. They can handle a lot of the tasks that are required for a rising star. This doesn’t mean that they will handle absolutely everything. There some things that a manager can do for you and some things that they cannot. Look over the following info, …
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One of the biggest mistakes that indie artists make is thinking of their music manager as the ultimate solution for managing their career. The truth is, you need to put in a lot of hard work to get to the point where you can find a good manager. Once you get there, you shouldn’t simply …
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Having a great music manager can really help you out in the music industry. But, you should never think of a music manager as the end all be all of becoming a star. There are plenty of steps that a manager can take to promote your music, but there are still plenty of steps that …
